MWAISA BANGA!
SADC TO TRAVEL TO ZAMBIA TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS OF THREATS TO DEMOCRACY AND THREATS TO HOLDING OF CREDIBLE, FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS IN THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA IN 2026
Gaborone- Monday, 24th November 2025
Following the complaint raised by Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba, Chairperson for Information and Publicity on behalf of the Patriotic Front, the SADC Secretariat has stated that it is dispatching the SADC Electoral Advisory Council to investigate allegations of manipulation of the 2026 General elections.
“The concerns that you have raised fallwithin the mandate of the SADC Electoral Advisory
Council (SEAC), which, incidentally, is preparing to travel to the Republic of Zambia to carry out a post-election review mission in terms of Article 7.3. of the revised SADC
Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021).”
In his complaint to SADC, Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba catalogued serious issues that accused President Hakainde Hichilema of engaging in the process of stealing the largest political party in Zambia using state instutions and the Judiciary, had passed draconian laws that took away freedom of expression of citizens, was engaged in passing amendments of the Constitution that will negatively impact the 2026 General elections, and was actively undermining the independence and autonomy of the Electoral Commission of Zambia.
In a letter responding to Amb. Mwamba, Ms Onalenna Nthase, Senior Secretary Directorate of the Organ on Politics Defence and Security Affairs, she stated that;
“The SADC Secretariat takes note of the concerns that you raised in the letter mentioned above, and of your readiness to travel to Gaborone, Republic of Botswana, to further
make representations on the matter.”
“The concerns that you have raised fall within the mandate of the SADC Electoral Advisory
Council (SEAC), which, incidentally, is preparing to travel to the Republic of Zambia to carry out a post-election review mission in terms of Article 7.3. of the revised SADC
Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021).”
“These reviews are critical to address any post-election conficts, or evaluate
recommendations made by electoral observation missions, and as a platform through which Member States can be encouraged to implement all relevant recommendations
emanating from the SADC Electoral Observation Missions (SEOM) and SEAC Reports.”
“Based on ongoing consultations with the Republic of Zambia, the Secretariat will
communicate with your offices on the dates and venue for the SEAC consultations with
electoral stakeholders in Zambia.”
“This will be the ideal forum for you to make the
representations above.”
The SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) is a technical body that advises the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on matters relating to elections, democracy, and good governance within the region.
It operates in accordance with the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections.
Yes, let them come. This scheme will backfires.
Criminals hiding behind “shrinking democratic space” should be exposed.
No, no, you’re wrong,be patriotic ! Your country is at risk of becoming an Ethnocracy !!!! Consider loving your other Zambians,surprise,surprise,this would just save your country Malikopo.
“Observer Mwamba,” you are a self-important so-called patriot, driven by nothing but confusion. Your animal farm mentality will eventually come to an end. The damage you and your PF did to Zambia will take a long time to fix, and that will require tough decisions, including standing firm against corrupt and lawless PF leaders like you.
We will criticize the current government, but we don’t need you and your evil portfolio. Even Lungu recognized how dangerous a subversive element you are; he kept you at arm’s length in international missions, only to bring you back as a useful idiot repeatedly.
Abena Onserver,
It is standard procedure for SADC to send a team out to countries just before major elections. Dr Nevers Mumba was once the chairman of such a team.
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Unfortunately, Mr. Emmanuel “Goebbels” Mwamba will not be available for consultation since he is a fugitive from justice.
PF is just a party of chaos. Confusion is a defining characteristic of the party as evidenced by the current turmoil. They don’t need an external force to implode into nothing.
They will come just by please you if that’s what you want. Coming is one thing and what they will find is another. We know that they will find nothing apart from the old atrocities that you did during your time. Just wait, it will back fire on you.
The United Nations Human Rights Rapporteur was in Zambia and noted widespread violations of Human Rights ..and the infringement of rights relating to the electoral process , Freedom of Assembly, Association, Freedom of Expression…The detention of people for long periods without trial, Imprisonment over Sedition, Hate Speech, Aggravated Robbery, Tribal Wars, Ridicule, unlawful Assembly and whatever against Political Opponents.
Over 100 people have suffered Detentions, are in prison or on queue to Prison over such cases.
The shrinking democratic space, abuse of democratic institutions such as the Registrar of Societies, the State of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
The United Nations Human Rights Rapporteur presented the report but it was ” thrown” away by the government.
Meanwhile the abuse continues, and no Opposition Political Party can freely mobilise in Zambia. The main opposition Patriotic Front Party has been under siege , and virtually removed from the ballot. No Patriotic Front Candidate has participated in Bye Elections from 2022.
Let the SADC Committee on Elections indeed come through. Let them engage with the Opposition Political Parties, Civil Society Organizations and the Church.. The findings won’t be different from what the United Nations has already established.
Zambia is enroute to a failed state.
Left to his whims, Hakainde can’t manage a decent Presidential and General Election lection in Zambia. His ECZ, packed with Party Cadres, has failed to conduct Decent bye Elections from 2021.
We need a credible Electoral Process in Zambia…and not the Tanzania model of competing with themselves. Crushing the Opposition so as to get 98% Landslides.
Thank you very much Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba for your Initiative.
Go further and engage other Organizations such as the EU, USA , Nordic Countries..on the situation in Zambia.
We are a multi party democracy and should live as one.